§ 5. Mr. A. C. Manuelasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what action he proposes to take to stop the recurring flooding by the River Garnock of the agricultural land between Dalry and Glengarnock and of works, shops and houses in the village of Glengarnock.
§ Mr. J. StuartI regret that under my present limited powers I am unable to promote a comprehensive scheme to prevent the flooding in the Garnock valley.
§ Mr. ManuelIs the Secretary of State aware that the existing powers in Scotland are quite inadequate to deal capably with a situation of this kind, and will he take steps to see that we have new legislation which will allow us to tackle adequately the flooding in various parts of Scotland and to compel land owning interests to effect the necessary degree of co-operation in order to rid any particular area of flooding?
§ Mr. StuartI agree with the hon. Member that there is a great deal in this point, and consideration is being given to legislation.